Grant and Funding Programs Offered by Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG)

The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is a Crown agency of the Government of Ontario responsible for conducting and managing gaming in the province, including land-based casinos, Charitable Gaming Centres, province-wide lottery games and internet gaming. Since launching the first lottery in 1975, OLG has generated significant revenue for the Province and is mandated to reinvest 100% of its profits to benefit Ontarians.

Beyond its core entertainment mandate, OLG plays an important role as a community funder and partner. Through its sponsorship program, OLG provides financial support to community festivals, significant local events, civic and business gatherings aligned with its priorities, and initiatives that advance equity, diversity and inclusion. The Sponsorship page outlines selection criteria and offers an online application portal, signalling a structured funding process for eligible organizations across Ontario.

OLG’s broader sustainability and community strategy is framed around being “good for our communities”. Profits are invested back into communities, increasing access to cultural enrichment and economic opportunity. Support is delivered through local sponsorships, contribution agreements with casino-host municipalities and Charitable Gaming Centres, and partnerships with Indigenous communities and businesses. Impact Reports and Corporate Social Responsibility Reports document these investments and partnerships over time.

OLG’s funding and sponsorship activities primarily target Ontario-based organizations, municipalities, Indigenous communities and event organizers who help enrich community life and local economies. Typical beneficiaries include cultural festivals, sporting events, community celebrations, and initiatives that align with OLG’s responsible gambling, inclusion and Truth and Reconciliation priorities. By combining entertainment revenues with a clear community investment mission, OLG helps build stronger, more vibrant and inclusive communities across the province.

As a government agency, OLG reports on its financial performance and community benefits through publicly available Annual Reports, Impact Reports and CSR reports. These documents explain how gaming proceeds flow to the Ontario Consolidated Revenue Fund and highlight specific community partnerships, sponsorships and contribution agreements. This transparency supports public trust in OLG’s dual role as both a gaming operator and a generator of sustainable funding for public and community initiatives.